The efficacy and function of Xiang Girl

Physalis is a very popular fruit in northern China. Its scientific name is Physalis. Physalis is rich in physalisin. Appropriate intake of this substance has many benefits for the human body. For example, it can clear away heat and detoxify, lower blood pressure and strengthen the heart. It has a good therapeutic effect on symptoms such as cough, sore throat, acute tonsillitis, and edema. Below we will introduce to you in detail the effects and functions of Xiang Girl!

1. Economic Value

Physalis has the functions of clearing heat, detoxifying, diuretic, lowering blood pressure, strengthening the heart and inhibiting bacteria. It is mainly used to treat diseases such as hot cough, sore throat, hoarseness, acute tonsillitis, difficulty urinating and edema.

When the nightshade is ripe, it hangs on the branches like strings of lanterns, which is unique.

Physalis fruits contain many nutrients needed by the human body. The calcium content is 73.1 times that of tomatoes and 13.8 times that of carrots. The vitamin C content is 6.4 times that of tomatoes and 5.4 times that of carrots. Its unique flavor and rich nutrition make it a good raw material for processing beverages, fruit wines and other drinks.

2. Edible Value

The fruit of Physalis is edible and is a nutritious fruit and vegetable. It can be eaten raw, candied, pickled in vinegar or made into juice. The fruit has a strong aroma and delicious taste. Berries are rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene, more than 20 kinds of mineral elements and 18 amino acids needed by the human body, and have a certain effect on the treatment of aplastic anemia. The fruit has the effect of clearing heat and promoting diuresis, can be used for anti-inflammatory application, and the whole plant can be used to prepare insecticide.

3. Garden Value

Physalis has strong growth potential and is often used as cut flowers or in perennial flower beds for ornamental purposes. It can withstand low temperatures of -25°C, has a fast reproduction and growth rate, and produces quick results, making it suitable for garden cultivation.

Medicinal value

Physalis has the functions of clearing heat, detoxifying, diuretic, lowering blood pressure, strengthening the heart and inhibiting bacteria. It is mainly used to treat diseases such as hot cough, sore throat, hoarseness, acute tonsillitis, difficulty urinating and edema.

[Medicinal Parts] The roots (Physalis alkekengi), persistent calyx or persistent calyx with ripe fruits (Physalis affine) of the herbaceous plant Physalis are also used for medicinal purposes.

[Effects and indications] Clears away heat, detoxifies, promotes diuresis, treats hot cough, sore throat, jaundice, dysentery, edema, furuncle, erysipelas.

[Contraindications] ① "Modern Practical Chinese Medicine": "It may cause abortion." ② "Mindong Materia Medica": "It should not be used in cases of spleen deficiency, diarrhea, and phlegm and dampness."